Strategic Plan for the Future of Downtown Howell

Thank you for visiting and expressing your interest in our long range vision for downtown Howell. We are proud to be a Top downtown in the Nation, and 2018 Great American Main Street winner! We continue to work hard with community stakeholders to ensure that we plan for the future growth needed to make downtown a destination for both our residents, as well as visitors. Come check us out, or schedule an appointment, to see for yourself why downtown Howell is a great place to live, open a business, and invest!

Downtown Howell is a commercial district catering to shoppers in Howell and Livingston Counties, Michigan. In 2018, downtown Howell was named one of the Top downtown's in the U.S., and we were awarded the Great American Main Street Award. We've been operating as a nationally accredited Main Street community for 13 years, meaning we engage our community members, listening to what they would like to see to move our downtown forward. The Board, volunteers and staff have been working hard to enhance the district by promoting high quality retail and special events; beautifying the downtown district; helping existing business to expand while also recruiting new ones; and marketing our businesses. All of this, and more, is why downtown Howell serves as the heart and hub of not only our city, but the entire region!

Howell Main Street DDA

Here in Howell's Downtown, we're a lot different. In a good way. Where else can you stroll amid historical buildings that are over 100 years old? Be greeted by folks who actually own the store you've walked into? And, of course, there's our unique mix of independent dining, entertainment, and "shoppertunity" options you simply won't find anywhere else. Especially not with the warmth, style, and generosity that we serve up in Howell.

Proud of ourselves? Well, yes. We have a lot to be proud of. The inviting atmosphere. The wide smiles and warm welcomes. Our acclaimed festivals and events. Over forty different specialty retailers (from traditional to hip & quirky) and deliciously different dining options. Parks, a beach, that remarkable historical architecture...we could go on. But really what we're most proud of it each other.

People make a town. Through their love of the place. Their commitment to developing a vibrant community - and their commitment to each other, and to our guests. This makes a big difference. The Howell difference. We're a town with roots and a real family feel. We believe you'll feel it too.

We invite you to explore our site and get a better look at what we're about. Why we're different...in a good way. We hope you like what you see enough to come, spend a little time here, and Shop Different...Shop Downtown Howell.

P.S. We're really easy to get to. We're conveniently located right off of I-96 (Exit 137 is a good one to take). Plus, parking is free, whether it's on the street or in one of our newly-redesigned, re-paved, re-landscaped, and re-markable lots.